Recent Christian Dior Deep Pink Chiffon Dress w Black Dots & Gathered Neck designer-ossie-clark flat pleat work and an

flat pleat work and an example of how finely done a pleat can be - each is spaced perfectly and so finely done you hardly realize they are there until you look closely and realize that is what gives the skirt volume - only in couture would this be as the cost would be prohibitive in RTW to do this

The bodice is a stunning example in shaping and couture techniques

The sleeves are very wide and full and each falls to just below the elbow

This overlaps creates a panel at the center of the back skirt that adds extra volume and flare

Model Erin Wasson

Recent Christian Dior Deep Pink Chiffon Dress w Black Dots & Gathered Neck designer-ossie-clark flat pleat work and anA more recent piece made for the shops that I believe is from the earlier Maria years A very easy to wear dress that has a beautiful flow to it that that catches the air easily to billow around you as you move. The dress is made from a silk chiffon and is unlined so the entire dress has a touch of transparency. The dot like print is created by little pieces of pink and black fabric fused onto the silk. The elastic cuffs of the sleeves have a pin tuck